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Polydopamine is promising for personalized medicine and biomedical technology due to its strong adhesion and biocompatibility.
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Four transcription factors can convert mouse cells into hair cell-like cells, aiding hearing loss research and treatment.
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Some bacteria use arsenic compounds as antibiotics, and others have evolved resistance; a particular arsenic-based compound shows potential as a new antimalarial treatment.
July 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Arg1+ macrophages may play a role in Alopecia Areata, offering new treatment targets.
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September 2019 in “Trends in Immunology” Acne is a temporary skin imbalance during puberty that often resolves on its own.
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NuMA-microtubule interactions are vital for proper skin structure formation and function.
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New peptides can delay aging and improve cell function.